The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) significantly boosted Ghana’s standing in the international mining community by actively participating in the Mining Indaba 2026, held in Cape Town, South Africa.
This premier global event convened top mining leaders, investors, and policymakers, providing Ghana with a prime opportunity to showcase its ongoing sector reforms and attractive investment opportunities in the gold industry.
During the conference, Prof. Ishmael Quaicoe, Director for Responsible Mining and Sustainability at GoldBod, emphasized Ghana’s strategic evolution—from a traditional gold producer to a nation that actively retains and optimizes value within the global gold supply chain.
He spotlighted major reforms introduced under the Gold Board Act 1140, which empowers GoldBod to regulate and supervise gold trading, with a strong focus on the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector.
The four-person GoldBod delegation collaborated closely with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission, demonstrating Ghana’s coordinated national approach to advancing responsible mining practices and drawing targeted investments.
A standout achievement highlighted at the event: By the end of 2025, GoldBod had supported the export of roughly 100 tonnes of ASM gold, yielding an estimated US$10 billion in foreign exchange earnings.
This success reflects improved regulatory frameworks, greater transparency, and better integration of gold production with Ghana’s overarching goals for economic stability and growth.
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Through targeted discussions with investors, GoldBod solidified its position as the trusted, government-endorsed gateway for international buyers interested in ethically and verifiably sourced Ghanaian gold.
Overall, GoldBod’s engagement at Mining Indaba 2026 enhanced Ghana’s reputation as a credible player in the global mining arena and underscored its dedication to extracting maximum value from its abundant gold resources.